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Attacks on Sikhs show lack of American trust

Attacks on Sikhs show lack of American trust

Published Oct 29, 2009

The Sept. 11 attacks changed the United States in a series of cultural, social and political ways. While the war on terror rages on, to the chagrin of some and the disdain of others, possibly the most...

Frog Fest added to Homecoming activities

Published Oct 29, 2009

A frog-filled Friday awaits students, faculty and anyone else interested in taking part in Homecoming activities on campus this weekend.One of the newest additions to the festivities, Frog Fest, will take...

Frogs look to defend home against Rebels

Published Oct 29, 2009

After a physical battle in Provo, Utah the Horned Frogs return to defend their home in the Halloween Homecoming game.

The Frogs face off Saturday against the UNLV Rebels for their fourth conference game as the No. 1 team in the Mountain West Conference.



Head Coach Gary Patterson said that the Rebels are a strong team and could present a challenge for the Frogs on Saturday.

New organization cheers on Frogs from the field

New organization cheers on Frogs from the field

Published Oct 29, 2009

When it comes to Horned Frog spirit, seniors Kelly Barnes and Nile Elam travel the distance to show their purple pride. Although both seniors have internships in Washington this semester, Barnes, a political...

Volleyball hopes to continue winning streak

Published Oct 29, 2009

TCU volleyball will look to push its winning streak to five matches Thursday night against the San Diego State Aztecs in San Diego, California.

The Horned Frogs completed the sweep over Wyoming Oct. 24 as they topped the Cowgirls 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-15). Senior Kourtney Edwards led the team with 11 kills, and senior Katelyn Blackwood held up the defensive end with 13 digs.



TCU held Wyoming to 26 kills and a .143 hitting percentage. Senior Lauren Otto and sophomore Kristen Hester combined for 17 of the 41 Horned Frog kills.

TCU Rangers deserve as much support as they give

Published Oct 29, 2009

Their uniforms speak for themselves. A buttoned down shirt, leather vest, jeans, cowboy boots and a handkerchief tied loosely around the neck. No, they're not the Texas Rangers, but the TCU Rangers, and they're out defending the Horned Frogs at every home football game. The newly-created organization was formed in order to increase the weak student participation that often exists at the games. And by their consistent home game attendance, the TCU Rangers are giving the team the representation they are rightly owed.

Send your deepest secrets to the Skiff

Send your deepest secrets to the Skiff

Published Oct 29, 2009

The Skiff will be looking into the phenomenon that is PostSecret in a couple of weeks.

Send your PostSecrets, anonymous confessions of funny/embarrassing/naughty things you've done, to us at:



Features Editor



TCU Box 298050



Fort Worth, TX



76129



Leave return address blank. Your confidentiality is promised. And please, keep it PG-13.

Costumes under $10 that will make you holler

Costumes under $10 that will make you holler

Published Oct 29, 2009

Don't feel like spending $50 on a provocative Disney princess or an overpriced horror costume?

Here is a list of 12 costume ideas for under $10.



1. Gangster



White T-shirt: $4.00 at Walmart



Borrow baggy, oversized pants from a friend



Make your own bling from foil



2. Saintly Figure



Sheet from home for toga-type dress



Large cross necklace: $1.99 at Halloween USA



Rosary and Bible if you already own them

Record-holding horror house gives real hauntings

Record-holding horror house gives real hauntings

Published Oct 29, 2009

Outside of downtown Fort Worth lies a 100-year-old meat packing plant with a suspicious past.

Doors slam with no explanation. People hear things in certain parts of the building when no one is there.



A ghost has even been sighted in the clown room, dubbed the most haunted part of the warehouse by owner Todd James.



James, who purchased the building five years ago, said that it has conjured up haunts since he acquired it.

Campus-wide pillow fight to make its first debut

Published Oct 28, 2009

University policies do not sanction fighting as acceptable behavior, unless pillows are involved that is.

The university's first intramural pillow fight will take place Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m in the Campus Commons. The winners in each division, men's and women's, will win two tickets to the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks game Sunday in Arlington.



Freshman pre-major Brian Otte did not know whether he would attend the event, but expressed interest.

Products gain popularity through hip-hop culture

Published Oct 28, 2009

Hip-hop has bridged the gap between blacks and corporate America, author and marketing expert Erin Patton told students at the Kelly Alumni Center on Tuesday night.

Patton, who wrote "Under the Influence: Tracing the Hip-Hop Generation's Impact on Brands, Sports & Pop Culture" and helped Michael Jordan create Nike's Jordan Brand, said he was lucky to grow up in a time when hip-hop was beginning to shake the identity of the generation.

Brachman Hall sponsors Halloween dance party

Published Oct 28, 2009

Decked out in disguises, freshmen can dance the night away at Brachman Hall Council's Halloween dance party tonight at Pond Street Grill.

"The dance party is a chance for the freshman class to bond with each other and relieve stress from all their classes," said Blake Cluck, freshman representative from the Brachman Hall Council. The party is geared toward freshmen, but all students are welcome to attend.